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I’m pretty sure you’ve heard about the ugly duckling story some time during your childhood. Yes, you read that right, I’m bringing up the ugly duckling story for this SL. Aha! To recall, it’s the story about a cygnet (young swan) which was raised alongside ducklings. All the time the cygnet felt unattached and too different from the other ducklings, …

Is it a human’s nature for us to collect stuffs that we like? What makes us so attracted to these particular items? I’ve seen and met a lot of people with different perspectives towards the collection of stuffs. I’ve met those who collect diecasts, whose collections can fill up an entire room and cost as much as a midsize sedan. …

Hitting redlines. Exhaust drums on shifts. Real force of G’s pulling the body away from seats on every corners. Pushing tires’ tractions to their limits. Hearts pumped. Eyes focused. Mind strolls away in a hypnotic state of addiction. Addiction for speeds. Few, only a very select few of cars in this entire world that can satisfy enthusiasts’ thirstiest addiction for …

Autocouture. A name has’t been heard too often these days. It’s a Japanese company manufacturing premium wheels and bodykits catered to continental rides, from Mercedes Benz to Rolls Royce. Being headquartered in Japan, the brand has unique Japanese VIP influences that have been carried over to most of its designs. Japanese cultures meet European luxuries. What I have today is …

It’s been quite some time since the last Show Off article I posted. In case you’ve forgotten what they are, these “Show Off” articles are dedicated to owners who’d like to take pictures of their cars themselves (or taken by a friend) and send them over to us via email. Today we have this SLK owned by William (you might’ve …

If there’s ever a car lacking an audio system and yet I wouldn’t be complaining about, it’s going to be the C63 AMG. I’m not entirely sure as to what Mercedes has done in the engine and piping compartment, but the noise that this thing makes is downright magnificent. Rumbly grumps with just the right amount of boom. It almost …

Despite the very limited population in Jakarta, here we have a the second feature of a Mercedes E-Class S212 Estate! First one was also submitted by Permaisuri some months ago. That one was wearing the prestigious HRE wheels. This time Permaisuri paired the luxury wagon up with a set of OEM+ looking AMG wheels. Seven-luxurious-double-spoke design has enhanced the look …

The Euro tuning scene is definitely different compared to others such as the US and Japanese. While US might currently be dominated by concave forged wheels and Japan by slammed VIPs, most Euro tuners stayed true to its upmost respect towards function over form. Take a look at Carlsson, ABT, Brabus, AMG and the like. Most of the wheels they …